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Monnat Family History

Monnat Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Monat, Monnot, Donat, Monday, Mannan, Bonnet, Mont, Manna, Montag

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Where is the Monnat family from?

You can see how Monnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monnat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Monnat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Monnat families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Monnat's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Monnat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monnat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Monnat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monnat. 34% of Monnat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Monnat women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Weaner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Monnat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Monnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monnat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Monnat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Monnat. For the veterans among your Monnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monnat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Monnat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Monnat in 1963 was 84, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monnat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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